Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Remembering Cornell ‘Black Benjie’ Benjamin’s sacrifice
The slaying of the Ghetto Brothers gang member more than 50 years ago inspired a historic peace treaty and helped lay the foundations of hip-hop.
Energy & Environment
Policy
Pursuing opportunities within New York’s electrification goals
Industry leaders, policy makers gathered to discuss the possibilities at City & State’s New York Electrification Summit in Albany.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: MTA subway barriers can at least improve a rider’s perception of safety
It may not guarantee safety, but a design that people can stand behind, lean on or grab can still help them feel safe.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s Note: A privately owned public space with a postmodern 1980s vibe could provide shelter to asylum-seekers
The atrium at 60 Wall St. is already a haven for people seeking shelter from the street.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The Bronx honors Lloyd Ultan, someone truly historic
After 26 years in the unpaid role, the borough’s historian Lloyd Ultan is passing on the torch to his successor Angel Hernandez.
Heard Around Town
Personality
De Blasio turns 62 and rounds up the old gang
The former New York City mayor is following up his birthday with a reunion of his old administration.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Jordan Neely’s death shows how homeless people are the ones at risk
Neely didn’t deserve to die for being in a heightened level of distress.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
How NYC is streamlining MWBE contracting
Lisa Flores, chief procurement officer and director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services, discussed efforts that have improved how MWBE vendors interact with the city in a Q&A at City & State’s Diversity Summit
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How NYC is streamlining MWBE contracting
Lisa Flores, chief procurement officer and director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services, discussed efforts that have improved how MWBE vendors interact with the city in a Q&A at City & State’s Diversity Summit.
Transportation
Policy
Take the ‘Which buses should be free’ poll
City & State wants to know where readers want free bus routes under a new MTA pilot program.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Hochul still has an ally when it comes to her housing ideas
The governor said she will be following up with New York City Mayor Eric Adams on several initiatives they both want to “get done.”
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The pandemic proved free buses are worth exploring
The pandemic showed how removing the fare box makes this transportation option an even more vital service for New Yorkers.
New York City
Opinion
Editor’s Note: The pandemic proved free buses are worth exploring
Removing the fare box makes this transportation option an even more vital service for New Yorkers.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: New LIRR concourse at Penn Station offers preview of what’s to come
The $700 million completed section of the transit hub has been welcomed by commuters.
Real Estate
Personality
Durst on commercial and residential real estate development’s future, post-COVID-19
The developer discusses housing and sustainable, green construction in an interview with City & State.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Peaceful demonstrators upstage Trump’s arraignment
While the former president was demanding the spotlight, his supporters and those protesting him engaged in civil discourse before a national audience.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: Today’s New York City isn’t the hell I knew 50 years ago
Rhetoric would have you think it was falling back on hard times.
Editor's Note
Personality
Editor’s note: City & State wins nine awards at the New York Press Association’s 2022 Better Newspaper Contest
The honors were handed out in Albany this past weekend.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Gary Jenkins: ‘I don’t think it looks bad at all’
The former New York City Department of Social Services commissioner talks to City & State about his new job working with former New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Chief of Staff Frank Carone at his new consulting business, Oaktree Solutions.
Opinion
Opinion